Pak Choi is a non-heading leaf type Chinese cabbage that produces large, succulent, nearly round, smooth, glossy green leaves with snow white stalks. Pak Choi is crisp, tender and mild tasting. A fabulous addition to stir fries or oriental cooking. Pak Choi is a popular green in Asian cooking. Pak Choi is very cold hardy and grows over an extended period of time. The leaves grow 8 to 10 inches long. 70 days.
~ planting ~
When to sow outside: 1 to 2 weeks before average last frost, or 8 to 10 weeks before average first fall frost. When to start inside: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost for spring planting, or 8 to 10 weeks before average first fall frost for fall crop. Start in pulp pots that go directly in the ground for minimal transplant shock. Young plants may bolt if exposed to prolonged temperatures below 50° F, or extended heat.
~ harvesting ~
8 to 10 inches long. Harvest in 45 days. Harvest the whole thing or use the outer leaves so they just keep coming!
